steamroll
Americanverb (used with or without object)
Etymology
Origin of steamroll
First recorded in 1910–15; by back formation
Example Sentences
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A few years ago, it wasn’t hard to find predictions that tennis pros would steamroll the sport, but Waters and other originals have withstood the charge.
The Dodgers steamrolling the little guy would only embolden the millions of fans in small cities around the country who feel as if the game is rigged against them.
The team played fast, steamrolled opponents, and scored more goals than anyone else.
Until the Blues steamrolled everyone last season to win the Conference League, the previous winners had been Roma, West Ham and Olympiakos.
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It had been a promising start from the Lions, who galloped into a commanding lead and looked as if they were going to steamroll their opponents.
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